Cruse Wine Co. North Coast Red Blend Monkey Jacket 2022 NO20230830 He farms organically and mostly

He farms organically and mostly leaves the wine alone during elevage

Aged for 9 months in Cognac and Sauterne barrels

an exuberant opening of mint

smoky treat with hints of salt amid the seaweed and peat

Cruse Wine Co. North Coast Red Blend Monkey Jacket 2022 NO20230830 He farms organically and mostlyIn Gallonis words, this is a delicious everyday red and a fabulous value in handcrafted, artisan California wine. Cant beat that praise! Here are the details: a blend of Carignan, Valdigui, Petite Sirah, Syrah (and more) with gorgeous aromatic lift (from 70% whole cluster), bright red fruit, spice, and just a touch of wildness. Fermented and aged in concrete and old barrels, it's crunchy, complex, and refreshingly unpolishedin the best way.